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October 7, 2021 Akwa ibom State Government Distributes Relief Materials to Farmers Affected by 2020 Floods, Partners NEMA to Mitigate Future Occurence
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Akwa ibom State Government Distributes Relief Materials to Farmers Affected by 2020 Floods, Partners NEMA to Mitigate Future Occurence

The Akwa Ibom State Government (AKSG) has partnered the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the control of flood and its effects on farmlands in the State.

The partnership was demonstrated through the distribution of relief materials to farmers affected by the 2020 flood in the State at the State Secretariat field in Uyo, The Akwa ibom state Capital.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Glory Edet noted that the exercise was to cushion the effect of the flood which affected farmers in some parts of the state in 2020, and to help them find their feet after being grossly affected.

“This is the Governor’s way of consoling the affected farmers and encouraging them to go back to work”, she said, while commending Governor Emmanuel for having the interests of farmers at heart.
“It is only in Akwa Ibom state that Government distributes inputs, interest-free loans and other support packages to all categories of farmers. He has given agriculture a pride of place in the scheme of things , and has positively touched the lives of all categories of farmers across the state. God bless him”, she prayed.

Acknowledging the role of NEMA in the exercise, Dr. Edet observed that the distribution would not have been successful without the Agency’s resolve to support the farmers.
While charging recipients of the relief materials to use them in improving their productivity, the Commissioner warned them not to sell out the materials, adding that such would be an act of ungratefulness and self-cheat.

In his remarks, the Director General of NEMA, represented by Dr. Obot commended the State government for being among the few states with landmark achievements in agriculture. He also lauded the Agric Commissioner for her efficiency in managing the affairs of farmers in the State.

Goodwill Messages were received from the President, Iban Utoiwang Akwa Ibom, Obonganwan Magdalene Udom; A representative of SEMA, Mr. Uduak Obonukut; President, Female Farmers, Mrs. Margaret Nya; AFAN Coordinator, Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, Pastor Sunday Amos; Mr. Damian Egwu, State Supervisor, NEMA and others.
Inputs distributed included: knapsack sprayers, growth enhancers, pesticides, water pump, fertilizers, maize seeds, rice seeds, and herbicides.

The exercise which has gone round the three senatorial districts of the state was first carried out in Eket senatorial district on Thursday, 30th September; Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District, on Saturday, October 2nd; and Uyo Senatorial District on Monday, October 4.

October 5, 2021 Bill to Reduce Incidents of Fire Outbreak In Nigeria Scales First Reading
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Bill to Reduce Incidents of Fire Outbreak In Nigeria Scales First Reading

The bill for an act to make provisions for the establishment of building fire safety measures, regulation and penalty for defaulters has passed the first reading in the House of Representatives.

Sponsored by the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Communications and member representing Ukanafun/Oruk Anam Federal Constituency, Rep. Unyime Idem, the bill was presented before the House on Tuesday.

Rep. Idem said the bill is an act to amend the Fire Service Act, CAP F29 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004 to further reduce the incessant cases of fire outbreaks in the country which has become worst due to non availability of fire safety/fighting equipment in both private and public buildings.

The bill titled, Fire Safety Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021 partly reads “Section 2 of the Principal Act is amended by adding the word “management”.

The new section 2 to read as follows: – “The Fire Service shall be employed for the management, extinguishment, control and prevention of fire, the saving and protection of life and property and for such other humanitarian and other works as may be required of them under the authority of the Minister.”

“Section 5 of the Principal Act is amended by adding a new paragraph e to further establish the intention of paragraph d.
The new section 5 (e) to read as follows: – give approval for building after thorough perusal of the submitted building plan and compliance with provision of necessary fire services prevention and management kits and supervision protocols.”

According to Rep. Idem, when passed into Law, the bill will empower the Fire Service to inspect and approve buildings in the country in line with fire safety measures which is a standard and global practice to avoid or reduce the effect of fire incident.

October 5, 2021 South South Governors to Launch Regional Security Outfit
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South South Governors to Launch Regional Security Outfit

Governors from the South-South region of the Country on Monday October 4th held a meeting at the Government house, Port Harcourt, Rivers state to discuss issues affecting their respective states. Chief among the decisions reached was the decision to launch a regional security outfit, in response to current security challenges plaguing the Country.

 

A Communique was released after the meeting which reads thus;

COMMUNIQUE OF THE MEETING OF THE BRACED (SOUTH-SOUTH) GOVERNORS COUNCIL HELD AT THE RIVERS STATE GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PORT HARCOURT ON MONDAY 4TH OCTOBER 2021.
The BRACED Governors’ Council met on Monday, October 4th, 2021 at the Conference Room of the Rivers State Governor’s House, Port Harcourt. The meeting was presided over by Senator Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, Chairman of Council and Governor of Delta state. Also in attendance were the governors of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Edo.
After extensive deliberation, the Council resolved
1.Bearing in mind that most of the BRACED states have established their state security organs, approved the regional security architecture which would be launched soon.
2.Unequivocally supports the decision for states to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) and resolved to join the suit before the Supreme Court.
3.Council urged the President and the National Assembly to take necessary measures to review some unfair aspects of the recently signed Petroleum Industry Bill to ensure fairness and equity. It urged that the amendment should include a clear definition of host communities and that the trustees should be appointed by State Governments.
4.Council called upon the President and the Federal Government to uphold the law establishing the Niger Delta Development Commission by appropriately constituting its Board.
In addition, it expressed the hope that the Federal Government would make the forensic audit report public and deal justly and fairly with the report with a view to strengthening the capacity of the NDDC to meet its obligations to the people of the region.
5.Council regretted that the President and the Federal Government had generally failed to give reasoned consideration to requests made by the region during the dialogue with a special Federal delegation led by Professor Ibrahim Gambari, Chief of Staff to the President. Notable among the requests were the relocation of NNPC subsidiaries and IOCs headquarters to the Niger Delta and the completion of a number of Federal projects in the region, notably, roads.
At the end of deliberations, Council expressed its appreciation to the Chairman and commended the host governor for his warm hospitality and the success of the meeting. It commended the Director-General of the Commission for his unweaving commitment to the region’s aspiration and the work of the Commission done at Port Harcourt this day, Monday, October 4, 2021
Senator (Dr) Ifeanyi O. Okowa
Governor, Delta State………………….…………………………………………..…………………….
Chief (Senator) Douye Diri
Governor, Bayelsa State………………….………………………………………………………………
Chief (Barr.) Nyesom E. Wike
Governor, Rivers State………………….……………………………………………….…………………
Chief Emmanuel Udom
Governor, Akwa Ibom State…………………………………….….……………………………………
Mr Godwin N. Obaseki,
Governor, Edo State………………….……………………………………………………………………..
Amb. Joe Keshi, Director-General ………………….………………………..………………………………………………..
BRACED Commission

October 5, 2021 Work is Set to Commence in Earnest at The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi
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Work is Set to Commence in Earnest at The Federal University of Technology, Ikot Abasi

The Minister of Education, Alhaji Adamu Adamu has restated the Federal Government’s readiness to commence work at the proposed site of the University of Technology , Ikot Abasi. The Minister gave the assurance when he led a delegation for an inspection of the proposed site of the University, located at Ikot Ukpoinua village, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area.

Alhaji Adamu who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Education Arch. S. T Echono, was accompanied to the project site by the former Minister and Pro Chancellor of Akwa Ibom State University, Senator Udoma Udo Udoma. Others include, Executive Secretary, National University Commission, Prof Abubakar Rasheed and the Director University Education. Mrs Rakiya Gambo.

The Education Minister said all is now set for the commencement of work, as take-off funds to facilitate the project would be released in earnest.
Adamu expressed appreciation for the support and cooperation of Akwa Ibom State Governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel, saying that President Buhari is impressed by the giant infrastructural strides taking place in Akwa Ibom State.

The Minister commended the National University Council (NUC) for working assiduously in collaboration with the Akwa Ibom State Government and Education stakeholders to complete work on the academic brief as regards the number of programs to be run in the institution which would also be of immense benefit to the Community .
In his address, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr Udom Emmanuel, lauded President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom State to establish a federal University of Technology.

Governor Emmanuel while applauding the gesture of Mr President, assured that the mission and vision of the new University would be vigorously pursued.
The State Chief Executive who spoke through the State Commissioner for Education, Mrs Idongesit Etiebet, thanked the National University Council (NUC) for putting quality assurance mechanism to ensure standard in the Nation’s tertiary institution, and called on the Federal Government and the investment community to take advantage of the existing peace in the State made possible by the ONLY GOD to invest in the State.
The Governor thanked the host Community for providing the site for the University and urged the youths to grab this God given opportunity, by desisting from destroying equipment, as it will create job opportunities and bring investors to Ikot Abasi.


Speaking earlier, the Chairman of Ikot Abasi, Hon. Joshua Affia in his welcome address, thanked Governor Udom Emmanuel for his leadership qualities and achievements in the State that has qualified Ikot Abasi to accommodate the Federal University.
He further appreciated President Buhari for choosing Akwa Ibom State to site the University and promised support and cooperation to ensure the project is a success.

Goodwill messages were presented by the political leader of Ikot Abasi, Obong O. D Etukafia, the Member representing Ikot Abasi/ Eastern Obolo Constituency, Hon Uduak Ududo. Also present at the event were, Commissioner of Rural Development, Mrs Enobong Mbobo, Vice Chancellor, Akwa Ibom State University, Prof Nse Essien. Special Assistants to the Governor on Education Monitoring, Akparawa Udeme Udofia and Dr Mrs Serah Esitikot. Others include, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Lady Rose Bassey and Directors of the Ministry of Education.

The Paramount Ruler of Ikot Abasi, Edidem Utukubom and members of Ikot Abasi village council were also present.

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